A Papal Civic Guard helmet dating: Second half of the 19th Century provenance: S…
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A Papal Civic Guard helmet

dating: Second half of the 19th Century provenance: Stato Pontificio, Black leather skull with gilded mounts, front decoration with papal tiara, inscription "Pio IX" and silver-plated lunette with number 7. Chin-strap with scales and metal cockade in two gold and silver parts. With brass disc inside featuring the manufacturer's name engraved in italics: "G. Negroni fece Bologna'. The visors made of green Moroccan leather inside, red sweat-band with red silk cap. Small remains of use.

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A Papal Civic Guard helmet

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